Thief

CPU Role - cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on Raptor Lake architecture, produced on Intel's 10 nm process. The chip carries a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Cache configuration includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support spans DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 CPU lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the processor records a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314, an 8-thread score of 5591, and a single-thread score of 960. Cinebench R23 results show 22604 multi-core and 3191 single-core. Geekbench reports 11068 multi-core and 1996 single-core. PassMark multithread reaches 25032, single-thread 3634, and physics 1437. The processor sits at the 77th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292.

For a 2014 stealth title like Thief, the workload leans on fewer threads, but the 13400F's balanced core count and strong single-core performance keep frame pacing stable. The nearest CPU rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (avg score 25284, delta 0%), Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, +0.4%). The 13400F effectively trades blows within a 0.4% band across these processors, meaning CPU-bound scenarios in Thief would show negligible difference among them.

The benchmark results indicate the CPU delivers ample headroom for the game's engine. Thief's stealth mechanics involve dense geometry, AI pathfinding, and dynamic lighting, all of which respond to strong per-core performance. The 13400F's 4.60 GHz boost clock and 20 MB L3 cache provide consistent responsiveness in crowded scenes. The 16 threads ensure background tasks do not interfere with frame delivery, even if the game itself rarely scales beyond a handful of cores.

GPU Role - VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip on Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. Base clock is 1830 MHz, boost clock 2460 MHz, and memory clock 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective. The GPU carries 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. Shading units number 3072, with 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, texture rate 236.2 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput 15.11 TFLOPS.

The card's 115 W TDP and dual-slot design fit standard desktop builds. It supports PCIe 4.0 x8, with display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The GPU records a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302, Geekbench OpenCL 95057, Vulkan 48643, and PassMark G3D 19545. Its average benchmark score is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

Nearest GPU rivals in the database include AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avg score 17666, delta -0.2%), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, +0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, +0.7%). The RTX 4060 sits within a 0.7% band of these parts, though the comparison is unusual given architectural differences. For Thief, the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient at all tested settings, as the game's 2014-era textures and effects fit comfortably within that allocation.

The Ada Lovelace architecture brings modern feature support, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. Thief's engine, however, predates these APIs, so the GPU relies on raw rasterization throughput. The 2460 MHz boost clock and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth deliver consistent fill rates across resolutions. The measured FPS data show the GPU scaling predictably as resolution increases, with the 128-bit memory bus becoming a limiting factor at 4K.

Resolution Scaling - how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data reveal distinct scaling patterns across the three resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 178 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 126 FPS, a 29% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 74 FPS, another 41% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

For Medium settings, the pattern holds: 1080p averages 140 FPS, 1440p averages 96 FPS (a 31% drop), and 4K averages 56 FPS (a 42% drop from 1440p). The 4K Medium row also records min FPS of 48 and max of 65, showing a 17 FPS spread. High settings follow with 107 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p (a 32% drop), and 43 FPS at 4K (a 41% drop). Ultra settings produce 101 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p (a 31% drop), and 41 FPS at 4K (a 41% drop).

The consistency of the percentage drops across all four settings, roughly 30% from 1080p to 1440p and 40% from 1440p to 4K, confirms the GPU is the limiting component at every configuration. The CPU's performance headroom, as shown by its 77th percentile ranking and near-parity with rivals, means it does not bottleneck until frame rates exceed 178 FPS. At 4K, the RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to feed the shader units, producing the sharpest relative declines.

The data also show that the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread is 77 FPS (178 Low vs 101 Ultra). At 1440p, the spread is 56 FPS (126 vs 70). At 4K, the spread is 33 FPS (74 vs 41). This compression indicates that at higher resolutions, pixel throughput dominates over shading complexity, making the GPU the sole bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations - which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 100 FPS, with Low at 178, Medium at 140, High at 107, and Ultra at 101. The Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering 140 FPS with a recorded min of 119 and max of 161. This 21 FPS minimum-to-maximum window is the tightest among 1080p presets, indicating stable frame delivery. High and Ultra both stay above 100 FPS, but the 6 FPS difference between them (107 vs 101) suggests diminishing returns from the Ultra preset's additional effects.

At 2560x1440, Medium produces 96 FPS average with min 82 and max 110. High delivers 73 FPS, and Ultra drops to 70 FPS. Low reaches 126 FPS. The Medium preset again provides the most favorable combination of visual quality and performance, staying above 60 FPS with a comfortable margin. High and Ultra both hover near 70 FPS, which remains playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Low at 126 FPS is suitable for competitive play or high-refresh displays.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Medium averages 56 FPS with min 48 and max 65, dipping below 60 FPS. High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. Low reaches 74 FPS, making it the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, while Medium offers playable performance with occasional dips below 50 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 45 FPS, which is marginal for a stealth title requiring precise timing.

The recorded data show that Medium provides the best experience at 1080p and 1440p, while Low is required for 4K. The 1440p Medium configuration, at 96 FPS with a 28 FPS window between min and max, represents the sweet spot for this combo, balancing visual fidelity with responsive frame delivery.

How This Combo Ranks - use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1905 out of 3720 tested combos in Thief. This places the pairing in the 51st percentile, slightly above the median of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects the game's age and its relatively modest hardware demands, allowing mid-range modern components to perform well.

The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce this mid-pack result. The gap between the two percentiles suggests the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for Thief's workload. The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals, all within 0.4%, indicates processor choice has minimal impact on the final rank. The GPU's position near the 61st percentile, with rivals like the AMD Radeon 780M within 0.3%, shows the RTX 4060's performance is closely matched by integrated graphics in some scenarios.

The rank of 1905 out of 3720 means 1815 tested combos outperform this pairing, while 1904 fall below it. Given Thief's 2014 release date, the combo's mid-pack position is expected, as many newer games would show a higher relative ranking. The measured FPS data confirm this, with the combo delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggling at 4K on higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown - resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 178 | - | - |

| Medium | 140 | 119 | 161 |

| High | 107 | - | - |

| Ultra | 101 | - | - |

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all presets. Low reaches 178 FPS, Medium 140 FPS, High 107 FPS, and Ultra 101 FPS. The Medium preset shows a min of 119 and max of 161, a 42 FPS spread. The 77 FPS difference between Low and Ultra indicates the game's settings have a substantial impact on GPU load at this resolution.

2560x1440

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 126 | - | - |

| Medium | 96 | 82 | 110 |

| High | 73 | - | - |

| Ultra | 70 | - | - |

At 1440p, Low averages 126 FPS, Medium 96 FPS, High 73 FPS, and Ultra 70 FPS. The Medium preset records min 82 and max 110, a 28 FPS spread. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 3 FPS, suggesting the Ultra preset's additional effects yield minimal visual gain relative to performance cost.

3840x2160

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 74 | - | - |

| Medium | 56 | 48 | 65 |

| High | 43 | - | - |

| Ultra | 41 | - | - |

At 4K, Low averages 74 FPS, Medium 56 FPS, High 43 FPS, and Ultra 41 FPS. The Medium preset shows min 48 and max 65, a 17 FPS spread. High and Ultra remain within 2 FPS of each other, confirming that the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor at this resolution. The 33 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is less than half the 77 FPS gap observed at 1080p.

The data show consistent scaling across all settings, with the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus determining the upper bound at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The recorded average is 101 FPS, with no min or max values provided in the measured data.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666, a delta of -0.2% from the RTX 4060's 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% higher.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum is 82 FPS, with an average of 96 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination provides the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 178, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Thief?

A: The combo ranks 1905 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the 51st percentile.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU limits performance at 4K. The average FPS drops from 178 at 1080p Low to 74 at 4K Low, a 58% reduction, while the CPU's performance relative to rivals remains within 0.4%, indicating it is not a bottleneck.